• rtxn@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    They often say that we’re screwing the person who runs the channel. In reality, I’m willing to bet my left nutsack that they make a fuckton more from the occasional donations than from ads, once Google, MCNs, and the government take their share.

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      11 months ago

      Pretty sure most YouTubers and streamers will tell you exactly that. Sponsorships and brand deals make them way way more